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- BGG #26,065
- BGG rating
- 5.7
J'te Gage Que... 2
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Cartes sur Table
2012
Rules assistance for Cartes sur Table
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–7 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Cartes sur Table
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Cartes sur Table is a board game released in 2012 for 3–7 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Christian Lemay and Marie-Pierre Gagné and its main mechanics are Voting.
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About the game
Cartes sur table (French idiom for "Lay cards on the table") is a light party game where you get to find what "habits" match each player. The game plays in 4 rounds. Each round has 2 phases. 1- Each player receives as many habit cards as there are players around the table. E.g.: 4 cards for 4 players. "You are always late", "You cheat at games", "You have the same Pink Floyd t-shirt since 1994". Each player give to OTHER players the card of his hand that fits him best. Therefore, in a 4 player game, you give 3 cards (and receive 3). The last one is discarded. 2- In turns, each player reveals the cards he has received. All players (including the "concerned" one) secretly vote for the best matching habit. Players who voted for the most popular score one point. The chosen card is then kept by the player for the fourth round. NOTE: The vote from the concerned player count as 1 vote only. He does not choose the habit alone, but he breaks ties. On the fourth round, instead of distributing new habit cards, players skip the first phase and use the cards selected in the 3 first rounds. Each good vote is worth 2 points for this last round. Player with the most point wins.
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- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Scorpion Masqué
- hobbity.eu
Questions and answers
Cartes sur Table supports 3–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cartes sur Table is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cartes sur Table for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cartes sur Table has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cartes sur Table belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Voting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cartes sur Table are: Christian Lemay and Marie-Pierre Gagné. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cartes sur Table as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.